Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.Gilbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 184 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038902
Common Names
- Ngorongoro Ethulia
- Ngorongoro Daisy
- Ngorongoro Fleabane
Description
Ethulia ngorongoroensis (also called Ngorongoro buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to East Africa, specifically Tanzania. It is found in open grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ethulia ngorongoroensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ethulia ngorongoroensis is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a spiny surface. The seedlings are small, and have a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ethulia ngorongoroensis is an annual plant that is native to East Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant it in early spring or late fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize it regularly.
Where to Find Ethulia ngorongoroensis
Ethulia ngorongoroensis is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ethulia ngorongoroensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ethulia ngorongoroensis?
Ethulia ngorongoroensis
What is the common name of Ethulia ngorongoroensis?
Ngorongoro Daisy
Where is Ethulia ngorongoroensis found?
Ethulia ngorongoroensis is found in Tanzania
Species in the Ethulia genus
Ethulia luzonica,
Ethulia ruhudjiensis,
Ethulia triflora,
Ethulia bicostata,
Ethulia scheffleri,
Ethulia greenwayi,
Ethulia ngorongoroensis,
Ethulia paucifructa,
Ethulia rubudjiensis,
Ethulia gracilis,
Ethulia acuminata,
Ethulia burundiensis,
Ethulia conyzoides,
Ethulia faulknerae,
Ethulia rhizomata,
Ethulia gracilis,
Ethulia vernonioides,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,